Circular Components - Radiused Bend

The task of creating an HVAC Component is initiated from the HVAC Window.

1. Select Circular in the Categories drop-down list and then Radiused Bend in the Available Type drop-down list to display the Radiused Bend window:

   

   The user is required to input the following dimensions:

   • Duct Diameter

   • Angle

   • Inside Radius

   • Arrive Extension

   • Leave Extension

   • Male Collar (A)

   • Male Collar (L)

2. To visualize how the dimensions equate to the actual piece of HVAC, click Picture to display a detailed drawing for Circular Components Catalog Element - Mitred Elbow.

   Note: The fields will be pre-populated with default dimensions These dimensions are governed by the details defined in the HVAC Catalog. The Arrive and Leave Extension is auto but can be changed by the user to a required dimension.

3. Specify a type of joint to use for the Arrjoint (Arrive Joint) and Leajoint (Leave Joint). Refer to Create / Modify HVAC Components. for a detailed description.

4. After selecting the type of joint to use for the Arrjoint and Leajoint the user must enter the Leave Direction.

5. In the Leave Direction enter the direction for the Offset relative to the Point of Origin. Valid directions are E (East), N (North), U (Up), -E (negative East), -N (negative North) or -U (Negative Up). X, Y, Z, -X, -Y or -Z.

6. In the Connect list, select Connect or Unchanged:

   • Click Connect (default when Create is selected) - connects the piece of HVAC to the previous one.

   • Click Unchanged (default when Modify is selected) - positions the component at the co-ordinates 0.00.

   Note: Unchanged is usually used, when Modify is selected, it does not connect the component but positions it at 0.00, in effect in a floating position.

7. Click Defaults to reset all the fields back to when the Radiused Bend window was opened.

8. Click Fit to orientate the Radiused Bend component to automatically match the outlet (p-leave) of the previous piece of HVAC to the inlet (p-arrive) of the next piece.

9. Click OK to create the Radiused Bend component and close the Radiused Bend Window.

   The user will be returned to the HVAC Window.

10. Click Cancel to discard all field changes and close the Radiused Bend window.